I asked some time ago about if the Peacock Mantis Shrimp would be a good decision for a beginner, but it seems like it's better to opt for a smaller species like the Wennerae... said that I have few question about this little dude, manly about how it acts:
1. Is a 20 Gallons Long Aquarium (If they exist) a good pick for an adult of this Specie?
2. Do they need big sand substrate? I heard they like to hide under the sand.
3. I know that any kind of Mantis Shrimp will do its best to kill anything that breathe inside its tank... but will they also kill corals, or can I learn to keep corals with the Mantis Shrimp?
4. What is the little guy Lifespan, and how do I know what age it has (obviously approximately)? I don't mind if it has a short Lifespan, especially because I want to keep Octopus (which only live 1 year at best).
5. Do they need live food? If yes what is their favorite?
6. What is Light schedule and Water Parameters for that specie of Mantis Shrimp? How many water changes and etc...
7. Best skimmer and filter for it?
8. This is a strange question, and I'm not sure if anyone can answer it... but if I keep the Mantis Shrimp aquarium somewhat near my Axolotls Tank (like 6 feet), will the Axolotls (or the Mantis Shrimp) get stressed or scared?
I think that was all of it.
If you can I would also really like to know how much will the tank full cost be (with also Live Rocks and Sand) without the corals, I know that even small Saltwater tanks can cost quite a bit, but I'm saving some money for it because I really want to get into Saltwater!
Bonus question: I found this site that sell exactly that species, and I would like to know if anyone has any Idea if they can be trusted, here the link: https://www.saltybottomreefcompany.com/wmantis.
Oh, and lastly do you think that if I manage to learn with the Mantis Shrimp I can also start keeping Eels and SeaHorses?
Anyway thank for da help!
1. Is a 20 Gallons Long Aquarium (If they exist) a good pick for an adult of this Specie?
2. Do they need big sand substrate? I heard they like to hide under the sand.
3. I know that any kind of Mantis Shrimp will do its best to kill anything that breathe inside its tank... but will they also kill corals, or can I learn to keep corals with the Mantis Shrimp?
4. What is the little guy Lifespan, and how do I know what age it has (obviously approximately)? I don't mind if it has a short Lifespan, especially because I want to keep Octopus (which only live 1 year at best).
5. Do they need live food? If yes what is their favorite?
6. What is Light schedule and Water Parameters for that specie of Mantis Shrimp? How many water changes and etc...
7. Best skimmer and filter for it?
8. This is a strange question, and I'm not sure if anyone can answer it... but if I keep the Mantis Shrimp aquarium somewhat near my Axolotls Tank (like 6 feet), will the Axolotls (or the Mantis Shrimp) get stressed or scared?
I think that was all of it.
If you can I would also really like to know how much will the tank full cost be (with also Live Rocks and Sand) without the corals, I know that even small Saltwater tanks can cost quite a bit, but I'm saving some money for it because I really want to get into Saltwater!
Bonus question: I found this site that sell exactly that species, and I would like to know if anyone has any Idea if they can be trusted, here the link: https://www.saltybottomreefcompany.com/wmantis.
Oh, and lastly do you think that if I manage to learn with the Mantis Shrimp I can also start keeping Eels and SeaHorses?
Anyway thank for da help!